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Sherman, William T. (William Tecumseh), 1820-1891 to Henry W. Halleck

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01961 Author/Creator: Sherman, William T. (William Tecumseh), 1820-1891 Place Written: Georgia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 7 August 1864 Pagination: 5 p. : Height: 25 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy

Gives a detailed description of the unsuccessful cavalry raids by George Stoneman and Daniel McCook, Jr. at the Battle of Kennesaw Mountain. Both took place on the June 27, 1864 in accordance with Sherman's Order 42. Before the raids, Stoneman asked Sherman's permission to attempt to free union prisoners held in Macon and Andersonville after the battle. Sherman consented. McCook heroically led the raid against a superior force, and was mortally wounded. Sherman was criticized for this attack against General Johnston's entrenched forces, which resulted in heavy union casualties.

Sherman, William T. (William Tecumseh), 1820-1891

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